As a widely read writer, a globally sought speaker and a popular podcast host, Layla is passionate about creating Inspiration, Education & Activationfor personal and collective change in the world.

Layla’s work is driven by a powerful desire to become a ‘good ancestor’; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation, especially for black girls and black women. Layla’s work centers her experience as a person who is Black, Muslim & Woman.

Through her writings, talks and curated conversations, Layla is unapologetically confronting the oppressive systems of white supremacy and patriarchy, while offering important teachings and tools for transforming consciousness, cultivating personal anti-racism practice and taking responsibility for our individual and collective healing. Her work has helped thousands of people face and work to dismantle their internalized racism, and has simultaneously created industry-wide paradigm shifts in the spirituality, wellness and personal growth community, and beyond.